JAMES A. MCDIVITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James A. McDivitt Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Old Bridge Township School District school district, located in OLD BRIDGE, NJ with about 419 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 35 teachers, James A. McDivitt Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James A. McDivitt Elementary School, located on Manny Martin Way in Old Bridge, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Old Bridge Township Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school is known for its dedication to core curriculum standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.

Beyond its academic focus, McDivitt Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community. The school environment is structured to promote social-emotional learning, ensuring that students feel safe, welcomed, and motivated to succeed. With a dedicated faculty and a strong emphasis on foundational skills, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition into the upper elementary and middle school years, laying the groundwork for long-term educational achievement.

For more information, contact James A. McDivitt Elementary School at (732) 360-4512 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 MANNY MARTIN WAY
OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
Advertisement

JAMES A. MCDIVITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OLD BRIDGE, NJ with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
35.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 419 students

White
58.9%
Asian
18.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Black or African American
4.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.